Hi Amanda, and welcome to planDisney!
I see you’re looking to leave the Land of Pleasant Living and head to
The Most Magical Place on Earth! As a fellow Marylander, I can tell you that alternating visits between the Ocean City Boardwalk and
Disney’s BoardWalk is the best of both worlds.
Walt Disney World does offer military discounts on select stays at
Disney Resort Collection hotels. The specific resorts included change from time to time, and while the
Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort are often part of the promotion, I don’t typically see the campsites included. That’s not to say they never are, but in my experience, they tend to be excluded since they are already one of the most affordable ways to stay on property. I’d recommend keeping an eye on the current military offer, reviewing the date ranges and eligible resorts, and checking if another location might offer even greater savings during your trip.
Another option to look into is
Shades of Green, an Armed Forces Recreation Center resort located right on Walt Disney World property across from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. It’s designed exclusively for military members, retirees, and their families, often at rates that rival or beat other resorts in the area. Their website has an
eligibility page that will let you know if it’s an option for your family.
At planDisney, we aren’t given advance notice of discounts before they’re announced, but I have seen some 2026 offers already appear on the Walt Disney World site, including a
FREE Dining Plan for Kids (Ages 3 to 9) in 2026. As we get closer to March 2026, I’d expect more promotions to follow. The best way to stay in the loop is by checking the
Special Offers, Deals & Discounts page regularly and keeping an eye on the
Disney Parks Blog for announcements.
If you’d like, I’d be happy to help you narrow down the perfect resort for your family’s vacation style and budget. I’ve been lucky enough to stay at most Disney Resort hotels, and I’d be honored to help guide you to the ideal home away from home.
Just say the word, and I will be your planDisney resort Genie!
See you real soon!
Brent